Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection
This vast digital collection of military artwork from the 16th through 20th centuries, vividly documents all aspects of military and naval history, with emphasis on the history and illustration of world military and naval uniforms from the 17th century to the present. In addition to the material on military and naval dress, the collection contains thousands of battle and campaign scenes, portraits, caricatures, wartime posters, original photographs, material pertaining to military decorations and insignia, heraldic ornaments, armor, weaponry, equitation, flags, knightly orders, court and ceremonial dress, architecture, and the general history of costume.
Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 infantrymen with grounded rifles standing with drummer boy; note on verso : "7th set, no. 53". Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber-board by Harry Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 infantrymen with grounded rifles standing with drummer boy; note on verso : "7th set, no. 53". Upright folio on board, unbound, in red portfolio stamped gold, "Original oil paintings for British regimental prints c. 1900-1910".
Color lithograph by C. Schacher, printed by Schenck & McFarlane; panoramic view of large military review, spectators on hillside in left background, city in right distance. Color lithograph by C. Schacher, printed by Schenck & McFarlane; panoramic view of large military review, spectators on hillside in left background, city in right distance. Oblong folio, matted; margins severely trimmed; worn, soiled. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.
Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden this one signed by Holloway. Uniformed figure on hillside below castle holding bagpipes; two figures in distance. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden this one signed by Holloway. Uniformed figure on hillside below castle holding bagpipes; two figures in distance. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold "Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".
One of a collection of 89 original watercolors, this one signed by Holloway for regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden; two Royal Scotsmen walking on street ("Barrack Lane"). One of a collection of 89 original watercolors, this one signed by Holloway for regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden; two Royal Scotsmen walking on street ("Barrack Lane"). In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold "Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; 5 infantrymen in field uniform, firing machine gun and rifles from behind sandbag barricade; other soldiers in house in right background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; 5 infantrymen in field uniform, firing machine gun and rifles from behind sandbag barricade; other soldiers in house in right background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; sentry standing guard with grounded rifle in barracks area; officer at left, third soldier rounding corner in left background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; sentry standing guard with grounded rifle in barracks area; officer at left, third soldier rounding corner in left background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; 2 soldiers in winter parkas, with rifles, smoking and conversing in train depot; woman in uniform talking to older woman and child standing in left background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; 2 soldiers in winter parkas, with rifles, smoking and conversing in train depot; woman in uniform talking to older woman and child standing in left background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".
Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; mounted soldier in red jacket galloping on country road; officer in blue coat at left, standing in road, observing. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Holloway; mounted soldier in red jacket galloping on country road; officer in blue coat at left, standing in road, observing. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold " Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".
Original sepia photograph; group standing and seated on stairway outside door, showing full dress, marching order and undress, a dog rests at the feet of one soldier. Original sepia photograph; group standing and seated on stairway outside door, showing full dress, marching order and undress, a dog rests at the feet of one soldier. Oblong, on white board mount; margins slightly trimmed; clean. Title suppled by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1950.
Color lithograph; panoramic view of great review on parade ground, Old Town and New Town of Edinburgh, castle, Carlton Hill, etc. in background, spectators with umbrellas covering hills in foreground. Color lithograph; panoramic view of great review on parade ground, Old Town and New Town of Edinburgh, castle, Carlton Hill, etc. in background, spectators with umbrellas covering hills in foreground. Giant oblong folio, mounted on white board; margins intact; repaired tears, 2 upper corners partly torn away. London, Parker Gallery, 1960.
One of a pair of original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures, standing, sergeant holding rifle. [See also: 5th Foot, Northumberland Fusiliers. Ensign]. One of a pair of original unsigned watercolors of uniform figures, standing, sergeant holding rifle. [See also: 5th Foot, Northumberland Fusiliers. Ensign]. Upright, matted; margins. London, Parker Gallery, 1968.
Original watercolor signed and dated 1930 by Blaxland; standing uniform figure. Original watercolor signed and dated 1930 by Blaxland; standing uniform figure. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; slightly soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1952.
Subject: Queen Victoria, mounted, reviewing Horse Guards on lawn at Windsor Castle, all within floral border with Royal crest; by J. Brandard. Subject: Queen Victoria, mounted, reviewing Horse Guards on lawn at Windsor Castle, all within floral border with Royal crest; by J. Brandard. Title continues: Composed by Stephen Glover.
One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of one standing and 5 mounted figures, signed R.Wymer. One of a collection of original signed and unsigned watercolor and gouache drawings by Wymer of uniform figures, uniform groups and sketches, many being of several figures on one sheet. This one of one standing and 5 mounted figures, signed R.Wymer. Oblong medium folio; matted; no margins; foxing thoughout. London, Parker Gallery.
12th in collection of 21 original gouache drawings on gray-blue boards, signed by Simkin; standing figure of Royal Navy midshipman in full dress uniform, wearing short sword. 12th in collection of 21 original gouache drawings on gray-blue boards, signed by Simkin; standing figure of Royal Navy midshipman in full dress uniform, wearing short sword. Unbound; soiled, in blue cloth case stamped gold "R. Simkin. Royal Navy and Service Corps, c.1910. Original watercolors". London, Francis Edwards, 1968. titles in pencil on verso provided by cataloger
4th in collection of 21 original gouache drawings on gray-blue boards, signed by Simkin; standing figure of Royal Navy lieutenant in dress uniform, hand on sword hilt. 4th in collection of 21 original gouache drawings on gray-blue boards, signed by Simkin; standing figure of Royal Navy lieutenant in dress uniform, hand on sword hilt. Unbound; soiled, in blue cloth case stamped gold "R. Simkin. Royal Navy and Service Corps, c.1910. Original watercolors". London, Francis Edwards, 1968. titles in pencil on verso provided by cataloger
5th in collection of 21 original gouache drawings on gray-blue boards, signed by Simkin; standing figure of Royal Navy lieutenant in blue uniform, one hand in pocket, the other on sword hilt. 5th in collection of 21 original gouache drawings on gray-blue boards, signed by Simkin; standing figure of Royal Navy lieutenant in blue uniform, one hand in pocket, the other on sword hilt. Unbound; soiled, in blue cloth case st. gold "R. Simkin. Royal Navy and Service Corps, c.1910. Original watercolors". London, Francis Edwards, 1968. titles in pencil on verso provided by cataloger
2nd in collection of 21 original gouache drawings on gray-blue boards, signed by Simkin; standing figure of Royal Navy commander in blue uniform, hand on sword hilt. 2nd in collection of 21 original gouache drawings on gray-blue boards, signed by Simkin; standing figure of Royal Navy commander in blue uniform, hand on sword hilt. Unbound; soiled, in blue cloth case stamped gold "R. Simkin. Royal Navy and Service Corps, c.1910. Original watercolors". London, Francis Edwards, 1968. titles in pencil on verso provided by cataloger
1st in collection of 21 original gouache drawings on gray-blue boards, signed by Simkin; standing figure of Royal Navy captain in blue uniform, holding gloves. 1st in collection of 21 original gouache drawings on gray-blue boards, signed by Simkin; standing figure of Royal Navy captain in blue uniform, holding gloves. Unbound; soiled, in blue cloth case st. gold "R. Simkin. Royal Navy and Service Corps, c.1910. Original watercolors". London, Francis Edwards, 1968. titles in pencil on verso provided by cataloger
Original unsigned watercolor (by Heath); rear view of officer in uniform, cocked hat and sword, on country road. Original unsigned watercolor (by Heath); rear view of officer in uniform, cocked hat and sword, on country road. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery.
1st in collection of 7 original watercolors signed and dated by W(ymer); standing uniform figure holding tricorn hat and sword. 1st in collection of 7 original watercolors signed and dated by W(ymer); standing uniform figure holding tricorn hat and sword. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Wakeman Hill, 1952. Title provided by cataloger.
5th in collection of 7 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, smoking clay pipe. 5th in collection of 7 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, smoking clay pipe. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Wakeman Hill, 1952. Title provided by cataloger.
4th in collection of 7 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, hands folded behind back. 4th in collection of 7 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, hands folded behind back. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Wakeman Hill, 1952. Title provided by cataloger.
Unsigned watercolor; man in civilian clothes of black overcoat, beige waistcoat and black top-hat carrying bundle under right arm, and a Royal Navy epaulet in his left hand, walking from left to right Unsigned watercolor; man in civilian clothes of black overcoat, beige waistcoat and black top-hat carrying bundle under right arm, and a Royal Navy epaulet in his left hand, walking from left to right Upright medium folio. Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, Bryant, 2014. Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
3rd in collection of 7 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, gesturing with right hand, holding sword-hilt in left, with left foot extended. 3rd in collection of 7 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, gesturing with right hand, holding sword-hilt in left, with left foot extended. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Wakeman Hill, 1952. Title provided by cataloger.
2nd in collection of 7 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure holding sword. 2nd in collection of 7 original watercolors signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure holding sword. Small upright folio, matted; margins intact; clean. London, Wakeman Hill, 1952. Title provided by cataloger.
Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber board by Harry Payne, for Gale & Polden postcards; mounted officer in bearskin cap on large brown horse, facing left, outdoors; troops and civilian men and women spectators in background. Part of collection of 66 original signed oil paintings on fiber board by Harry Payne, for Gale & Polden postcards; mounted officer in bearskin cap on large brown horse, facing left, outdoors; troops and civilian men and women spectators in background. In 2 red cloth cases, red leather labels stamped gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.
Original unsigned watercolor (by Payne); 2 uniform figures of seated officer in undress uniform and standing officer in full dress. Original unsigned watercolor (by Payne); 2 uniform figures of seated officer in undress uniform and standing officer in full dress. Square, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Parker Gallery, 1966.